MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Gaiter split o/s front antiroll link
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre silencer outer cover deteriorating
nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink lower balljoint cover split and play
nearside and offside front indicator side repeaters pale
nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded
nearside rear and offside front brakes catching
offside front lower suspension arm balljoint play - STRONG ADVICE
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
centre silencer outer cover deteriorating
nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink lower balljoint cover split and play
nearside and offside front indicator side repeaters pale
nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded
nearside rear and offside front brakes catching
offside front lower suspension arm balljoint play - STRONG ADVICE
engine pulsing at fast idle
exhaust system corroding
front subframe corroding
nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint covers split
nearside front anti-roll bar droplink play in balljoint
nearside front suspension top mount creaking
nearside rear brake pipe from hose corroded
offside front anti-roll bar droplink slight play in balljoints
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust mount bracket corroded
rear silencer outer cover deteriorating
rear subframe mount areas corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
centre silencer corroded
nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink lower balljoint covers split
nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroded
nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
centre silencer corroded
nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink lower balljoint covers split
nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroded
nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded
plastic covers under car
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
plastic covers under car
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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T117 RCE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T117 RCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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T117 RCE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.
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